Grease Trap Cleaning Melbourne

Signs Your Restaurant Needs a Pump Out

Full Grease Trap? Here’s What to Watch For

Grease traps are the thing every kitchen forgets about — until they’re overflowing, stinking, or council’s knocking on the door. Here’s how to know when it’s time to get yours pumped out.

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The Problem

Most restaurant and cafe owners don’t think about their grease trap until something goes wrong. Common signs it’s overdue:

– Sinks draining slow or water backing up
– A greasy, rotten smell around the kitchen or outdoor drains
– Drains blocking up more often than they should
– Council or a health inspector asking for your maintenance records

Leave it too long and the trap fills up with fat, oil and food scraps. That grease ends up in your main drain line, and now you’re looking at a full blockage — or a fine for not keeping up with food business regulations.

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 Why Regular Grease Trap Cleaning Matters

– Councils require food businesses to maintain grease traps on a regular schedule — usually every 4 to 12 weeks depending on the size of your kitchen
– Stops blockages before they hit your main drain line (a lot cheaper than an emergency call-out)
– No more nasty smells putting off customers or staff
– Keeps your maintenance records sorted if you get an inspection

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How Often Should You Pump Out a Grease Trap?

Depends on how much oil and fat your kitchen puts through. Busy fryers, woks, deep fryers — you’re looking at more frequent pump outs. Smaller cafes might get away with longer gaps. Best bet is a set schedule so you’re never guessing.

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Get Your Grease Trap Sorted Before It’s a Problem

Don’t wait until it’s blocked or you’ve copped a fine. Housecare Plumbing handles grease trap pump outs and maintenance for restaurants, cafes and hotels right across Melbourne.

✔ Grease trap pump outs
✔ System inspection and condition reports
✔ Regular maintenance contracts, set to your schedule
✔ Emergency call-outs when things go bad

Housecare Plumbing Services Pty Ltd
Fully Licensed & Insured

 Melbourne
Phone: 0466 820 789
Website: housecareplumbing.com.au
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